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Google is making AI Mode more ubiquitous with a new design that transitions users from AI Overviews, while Gemini 3 Pro is expanding internationally.

In September, Google started testing a new document scanner on Android, and this Material 3 Expressive redesign is now seeing wider beta availability.

Last December, Android XR was officially announced. Google is now following that up with a “future of Android XR” livestream on December 8.

A new codename has recently appeared in the GSMA database, indicating that Samsung may be working on a second Galaxy Z Fold 8 device, in addition to the traditional model we’re all familiar with.

Google has shown a lot of love to older Nest products recently in terms of adding new features, but users of older first-generation Nest Cams have been left with an issue that leaves the cameras offline in the Google Home app, with no clear way to fix it.

High-quality wallpapers sourced from MKBHD were, for a time, available through a proprietary app called “Panels.” The Panels app is now being removed from the Google Play Store and App Store, as Marques Brownlee cites sustainability issues.

Back in July, Google widely introduced a redesign of the Android QR code scanner, but then rolled it back. The updated interface is now starting to reappear.

In a wild turn of events, Netflix has killed support for Google Cast on the vast majority of products.

Cyber Monday is here, Amazon’s massive 1-day event is now live, and prices on some top-tier gear has dropped even lower. You’ll even deeper deals across the Pixel 10 lineup right with some models as much as $400 off the list prices. The same thing applies to much of the latest Galaxy gear alongside some details on how to drop prices even lower than they may appear (everything you need to know about that is right here). Hit the jump for all of today’s best Cyber Monday deals on Android gear, apparel, power stations, tech accessories, and more. 

Google’s latest lineup of devices is now even more heavily discounted, following some significant Black Friday deals, with the Pixel 10 Pro starting at just $699 as part of Amazon’s Cyber Monday offers.

The Gemini for Home voice assistant started rolling out at the end of October, with Early Access availability currently quite limited. A trick today does not enable the new LLM-powered assistant, but does give you access to the new Gemini voices.

Over the years, the Google Weather Android “app” has seen infrequent updates, and the company looks to now be getting rid of it entirely for a Google Search experience that has just been redesigned.

Following last month’s announcement, the migration of Google Keep reminders to Google Tasks is slowly rolling out.

Google Messages for Android is redesigning how link and YouTube previews look inside conversations. 

I’ve found plenty to love about my Pixel 10 over the past few months, but so far, nothing has topped the inclusion of PixelSnap. Google’s branded Qi2 implementation — the first of its kind we’ve seen on Android — brings all sorts of magnetic accessories to this year’s lineup, and in my experience, it feels like the closest we’ve come to a modern, market-friendly version of modular design. I’ve spent the last few weeks testing out a handful of magnetic accessories (some Qi2-specific, some not-so-much), and honestly, I can’t imagine going back.

Aqara has built a name synonymous with quality, and the deals it has for Black Friday make its devices a can’t-miss upgrade for your home. That includes smart locks, Matter hubs, and video doorbells at deep discounts during the holiday season.

I think Android laptops are happening in part because Google does not see a future where Chromebooks rival Mac and Windows for market share. All the success Google has in various consumer form factors comes down to Android. To that end, one of my biggest questions about this reboot of Google’s desktop strategy is how much will Android laptops try to copy the success of smartphones.

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.

Samsung’s futuristic Galaxy Z TriFold looks pretty incredible, but the big question is still around pricing. There are some rumors going around, but the big question is what would you pay for it?